The concept of ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ was first mentioned in 2005 when Richard Louv published his book Last child in the woods: saving our children from nature deficit disorder. This blog addresses if the theory stood the test of time and what, if anything is being done about the problems it highlights?

Emily is a researcher and writer who currently lives in Zurich, Switzerland. She works for the British Association of Nature Conservationists (BANC), in this blog she explores the power of art in engaging people in the natural world.

Natalia won AFC's London 2015 challenge following a workshop in her school. In this blog we find out how she spent her time with Froglife experiencing conservation in action.

The woodland area that is left on this planet is believed to be only half what it was in 1947, an astonishing figure. To be frank, this should be reason enough to take serious action, however, I intend not to focus on why we haven’t and instead on why we should ‘stop chopping’.

Lucas Bainbridge, a Sixth Form student from London, shares his thoughts on rewilding and why it is an invigorating, exciting and important approach to restoring landscapes.

Lucas Bainbridge, a Sixth Form student from London, shares his thoughts on conservation, why we should protect the natural world and why his generation must act now.